Chicago inks Craig Smith to one-year deal

Dallas Stars center Craig Smith waits on a face off against the Colorado Avalanche in Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series in Dallas, Wednesday, May 15, 2024. (Tony Gutierrez/AP)

The Chicago Blackhawks signed forward Craig Smith to a one-year, $1 million deal on Monday, per Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman.

Smith, 34, will be suiting up for his fourth NHL team in the last four seasons, with stints in Nashville, Boston, Washington and Dallas preceding his stay in Chicago.

Smith posted 20 points through 75 games with the Stars in 2023-24.

July 1, 2024

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Craig Smith
Center
AGE: 36
SIGNED BY
Chicago Blackhawks
LENGTH
1 yr
CONTRACT TYPE
Free Agency
SALARY CAP HIT
$1 million
TOTAL
$1 million

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